Evergreen Shrub – Soft Caress Mahonia

Soft Caress Mahonia 

Botanical name: mahonia eurybracteata ‘soft caress’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 3 ½ ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: early winter 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows about 6 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: shade garden, accent plant, container plant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, pest resistant, long blooming periods, drought tolerant  

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: everillo, anise, lemon-lime nandina 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no